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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, April 19, 1985 n -- I 57 0 oflo inroouoe Studies of families in our culture have tended to all this material was put together, it was found that there are six special qualities that those strong families shared. They are: The members of these families like each other and keep on expressing their appreciation. They gave each other very positive feelings of and this made them feel happy and united. other and the family group. The family always had first claim in their loyalty. The family members communicated very well with each other. They talked together a lot, and their talk was open and honest. They listened well, too. So they kept in close touch. They had plenty of disagreements, but these were faced out in the Other researchers have reached the same con- open until solutions were found. clusion. The most Religion played a vital part in the lives of force families. They went to church, but they also in these keeppowerful families ing together is lived their faith at home. They drew strength and mutual affirmation. security from their spiritual values. This made Those families did them loving, kind and forgiving toward each other. a lot of things together. These families were able to cope with crisis. They kept in close They suffered hard times like the rest of us, but touch with each other they tried to be positive about their hardships, and as far as they possibly stood firmly together until their troubles were could, in work and in overcome. They believed that every cloud has a silplay. So they got to ver lining. know each other really Just pause for a minute and look back over those well. They especially six qualities that were found in a total of nearly enjoyed sharing out700 outstanding families. door activities. Now take a look at your own family, and see how All the family members were deeply it measures up to these standards. If you think it committed to each does, get together and celebrate your strengths. other. They stood If there seems to be room for improvement, make together and devoted a growth plan. Join the happy company of the world's strongthemselves to helping and supporting each est families. (Family News) focus on their weaknesses. This has made sense, because a major purpose of research is to find out what goes wrong so ways and means can be designed to put it right. However, in recent years a few major investigations have focused attention on really happy, healthy families and what makes them so. When -- Chm, By News four-foote- on Overseas customs regulations now available in videotapes H e5r force Members of the Hill AFB family recently recruited eight new members into their households. The proud parents are: GIRLS ...... ...... ............ ......... ........ Gary and Sharon Traynor Mark and Michelle Walker . Brian and Melodie Wall Danny and Sheila McElvain Kevin and Lisa Shinn (SIT DSD satisfying sleep, snuggled into our birds and any other large or small makes a special effort to nap with comforter and occupying a dis- beast that may cross her path. I Jus each in turn. I realize this problem could use is particularly embarrassing when proportionate share of our bed." some occasional transient an stalks she professional help, but I'm not finds Jessi baby naps strictly of sure where to turn. Do I heed visitors. benefit the for cockroach in in lies she quite waiting passe. At night a pediatric veterinarian or a veteriGarf confines his big game huntsilence until she's assured we've setHe animals. stuffed tled in, then springs from the crib for ing to Jessi's nary pediatrician? (Family News) a nighttime prowl that invariably includes the loudest toys she can find by the glow of her night light. Despite the 246 places we've tried to hide it, dry cat food remains her favorite snack. Garfield prefers spaghetti, lasagna and certain vegetables as long as they are warmed properly. Garf catches a quick cat cleansing every morning in the final drips from our morning showers. If not watched carefully, Jessi prefers a soggy paper towel soaked in Garfield's water dish to maintain her youthful complexion. Outdoors, Jessi chases squirrels, Greg and I are doing fine, but it seems the rest of our household is engaged in a massive identity crisis. Between Jessica and Garfield it is sometimes hard to remember which one to pet and which one to pamper. d Although she lacks the feline landing ability, Jessi finds no object insurmountable. The greater the risk, the more enticing the challenge. I'm only grateful there are no giant sequoias in our backyard. Garf, on the other hand, is a realist. Anything he cannot see with four paws on the ground is simply not worth the effort. He has no trouble squeezing in a nap between his and evening siestas. Nightmorning time provides his most solid and mid-afterno- . 5dlifi)flnflv Judi Critton Family self-wort- h, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . ... ... . '. March 28 .March 29 . .April 2 . . .April 2 . . . Organizations and individuals who expect to be involved with international travel in the future may be interested in two color videotapes recently produced by the U.S. Customs Service. The 15- - and tapes describe customs and other federal regulations for people who are planning international travel or are already outside the country and must clear through customs on their return trips. The longer tape, called "U.S. Customs and You," covers such subjects as registering foreign-mad- e cameras and other similar personal possessions and reporting possession of more than $10,000 before leaving the United States. The shorter tape, also called "U.S. Customs and You," was designed to be used in U.S. consular offices, aboard cruise ships, or on international flights approach- ..M'lUi'. ii 1 HA 1 i 1 Jll 1 1 1 1 1 t J ' ' , . six-minu- te April 4 BOYS Bob and Denise Hendricks .... .March 28 Patrick and Diane March 29 McGee. .... Seth and Jean Jensen April 5 566-528- " 6. (Family News) April is the Month . . ing the United States. It covers such subjects as duty exemptions, prohibited or restricted articles, drug law enforcement, agricultural imports, and tobacco and liquor regulations. This information is included in the longer version too. Those with a need for the videotapes may contact the U.S. Customs Service in Washington, D.C., or call (202) of the Military Child J' |